A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging severe misconduct by her previous employers, including sexual harassment and discrimination. On November 17, 2025, Ranjnesh Prasad filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, against Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (Pennymac) and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., among others.
Ranjnesh Prasad’s lawsuit outlines a troubling narrative of workplace misconduct during her tenure at Pennymac. She alleges that from the outset of her employment in September 2017 until her termination on July 1, 2025, she was subjected to a hostile work environment dominated by male leadership. Prasad claims that senior executives issued unlawful hiring directives to avoid employing pregnant individuals or those with pregnant spouses. Her opposition to these practices allegedly led to her termination just hours after interviewing a candidate whose spouse was pregnant. Prasad’s complaint accuses Pennymac of multiple violations under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), including sexual harassment and retaliation for whistleblowing activities.
The complaint further details specific incidents involving various individual defendants within the company. William Bruce Langhagen is accused of unwelcome physical advances towards Prasad and other female employees. Philip James Sandstrom allegedly engaged in daily physical harassment by touching Prasad without consent under the guise of comfort. Afton Marie Voutour Lambert reportedly altered Prasad’s professional identity without permission and imposed gendered expectations on her appearance. These actions contributed to an environment where sexual jokes were normalized and female employees felt objectified.
Prasad is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and reputational harm resulting from the alleged discriminatory practices at Pennymac. Additionally, she requests injunctive relief to prevent further violations by the defendants and recovery of attorney fees incurred due to this litigation.
Representing Ranjnesh Prasad is Calvin Chang from CAL LAW APC. The case is presided over by Judge S. Decker under Case No. 2S Oe sor in the Superior Court of California.
Source: 25CV027587_Ranjnesh_Prasad_v_Private_National_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento.pdf
